Things are stirring...

Aidan_M_M · 07-03-2013 11:24pm #1

Like squirrels out of hibernation, MHs are appearing from the winter slumber! I've hardly ever had as much bookings in the diary, and other mates in the trade tell me similar stories. So what's all ye're plans Folks, It seems st.Patricks weekend is when you are getting excited and want to (re)start camping ?

mrgriswold · 08-03-2013 11:46am

This is only my third year in the van and have being cleaning the van for the last few weekends and bit the bullet last weekend and done a day trip all the way to howth.. a massive 25km away!!didnt matter it was like breath of fresh air. Couldnt believe the crowds. Have a few weekends earmarked in the comming weeks so cant wait.... happy camping to all

Wibbles19 · 15-03-2013 11:47pm

Heading off in the morning to Wicklow until Monday. Just a short spin to start off with, to see how everything is ticking over and find out what totally obvious things I've forgotten to replace or pack.

The Bishop Basher · 18-03-2013 8:45pm

Been away a bit the last couple of weeks. Working though, not in the van unfortunately. Really noticed a huge increase in the number of motorhomes on the M50 driving back from the airport today. A bit like the daffodils, it's a sign that Summer is on its way. Bring it on !!!

Wibbles19 · 19-03-2013 12:02am

Wibbles19 wrote: »

Heading off in the morning to Wicklow until Monday. Just a short spin to start off with, to see how everything is ticking over and find out what totally obvious things I've forgotten to replace or pack.

Forgot to pack the wellies and first aid kit. Wellies left in the back of the car, and thankfully no need for the first aid kit that was left sitting on the hall table waiting to be packed. A leak in one of the skylights and a dodgey sensor on the fresh tank to fix. First weekend is always tough in this weather but 2 nights down, it's the best.

db · 22-03-2013 1:30pm

We have our first trip next week for 4 nights. This is the earliest we have been away in this country so it will be interesting to experience the colder weather. We will be on the Cork coast so hopefully it will be the warmest part of the country. Other than that the weather should be fantastic with little rain or wind forecast.

The caravan is scrubbed and polished inside and out, had it serviced last week so just need to replace the gas and pack up and we'll be ready to go.

Aidan_M_M · 22-03-2013 1:57pm

db wrote: »

We have our first trip next week for 4 nights. This is the earliest we have been away in this country so it will be interesting to experience the colder weather. We will be on the Cork coast so hopefully it will be the warmest part of the country. Other than that the weather should be fantastic with little rain or wind forecast.

The caravan is scrubbed and polished inside and out, had it serviced last week so just need to replace the gas and pack up and we'll be ready to go.

That's the job , out there and enjoy it.

killalanerr · 27-03-2013 6:19pm

the van is washed (jays it was a cold job) and loaded mad for road

db · 29-03-2013 6:03pm

It was great to be away for a few days and we had our first experience of snow in the caravan. No problems with either gas or water in the cold weather thankfully. This was the what we woke to on Tuesday morning.